Junior Aerospace Material Review Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union-represented

Total Rewards package

Health insurance

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Material Review Engineer to join the MRB team. You will disposition nonconformances under FAR/OEM requirements and support production by applying knowledge of machined parts, composites, and assemblies.

The role emphasizes root-cause investigation, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive problem-solving to maintain quality in aerospace manufacturing.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or will have completed by July 31, 2027.
• Experience with Material Review Board in aerospace production environment.
• Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• Experience with composite materials in design.
• Knowledge of CATIA V5 programs.
• Experience in reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance documents, engineering repair design, and repair substantiation.

Responsibilities

• Represent the MRB within an aerospace production or preproduction environment.
• Dispositions for production nonconformances following FAR and OEM requirements.
• Use independent authority for dispositioning nonconformances on aircraft components and systems.
• Apply knowledge of machined parts, weldments, composites, and large assemblies.
• Investigate root causes and recommend design/disposition improvements.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to drive engineering initiatives.

Skills

MRB experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Dispositions for nonconformances

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Material Review Engineer to join the MRB team. You will disposition nonconformances under FAR/OEM requirements and support production by applying knowledge of machined parts, composites, and assemblies.

The role emphasizes root-cause investigation, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive problem-solving to maintain quality in aerospace manufacturing.